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2014 NoLibs Stoop Show – THE WINNERS!
The 2014 Stoop Show was HUGE! Tens of neighbors spiffed up their steps, sidewalks, and gutters to win a coveted Stoop Show trophy. Here are the WINNERS as they appear on the map… 1021 N Randolf St —…
Read More »GSK Science in the Summer at the Rodriguez Library July 14-15
We’re calling rising 2nd through 6th graders to sign up for two intensive sessions on Simple Machines! Participants chosen by lottery • In-person pre-registration required GSK Science in the Summer – Physics: Simple Machines This summer come learn about…
Read More »Big Thanks to Waterfront Square Condominiums & Spa for their Project Clean Streets Fundraiser
Monday, July 14 from from 6:30 to 8:30pm Frankford Hall – 1210 Frankford Ave 19125 (half a block north of Girard Ave) Click HERE for map. The NLNA’s street-sweeping program to get a helping hand from Waterfront…
Read More »Rodriguez Library Summer Reading Challenge Starts June 16
Summer Reading: 30-Million-Minute Challenge, June 16-August 8, 2014 Calling Philadelphia’s kids, teens, and adults! We dare you to read as much as you can all summer long so that, together, we read a whopping total of 30…
Read More »Northern Liberties Spring Flea & Music Festival – Sat, June 14
Flea Market 9am — Music 4-10pm (3rd Street – just north of Poplar) Come out to this great Spring Two-fer Event! First it’s the Flea Market, starting at 9am and going most of the day. Want to sell…
Read More »NLArts presents First Friday Art Exhibit featuring Bodine and Kearny Students – Fri, June 6
Friday June 6th 7:00 to 9:00pm at The NL Community Center (700 N. 3rd Street) Free and Open to the Public Join NLArts as we present the works of young local artists during the first annual June…
Read More »Unique Vinegar Painting Workshop Offered by NoLib Neighbor on May 31 – Call or Email to Register
Saturday, May 31 from 9am to 3pm at 1215 Frankford Ave. 19125 (Upstairs) William Russell – author of two books on decorative furniture finishing, is offering a Spring Vinegar Painting workshop. This is a great way to learn…
Read More »Radio 104.5 Events Gone from Piazza
We can now report that the Piazza has terminated any further Radio 104.5 events. By now, many neighbors have heard or read about problems stemming from the last Radio 104.5 “Summer Block Party” event at the Piazza. Thanks…
Read More »Free Girls’ Kickboxing at Joe Hand Gym
Ages 10-18! Joe Hand Boxing Gym (3rd & Green Sts) For nearly a year, Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab (3rd and Green) has been offering free kickboxing and self-esteem classes for girls aged 10 to…
Read More »Kidstock at Liberty Lands – Sun May 4
FREE! Sunday May 4 from 1pm to 6pm The goal of Kidstock to raise money to help Teri Ramsey’s dream of a new place space for By My Side Neighborhood Parenting happen in 2015 (or sooner)! Of…
Read More »NLNA General Meeting at The Kearny School – Thur April 17
This Thursday – 7pm at Kearny Come to the NLNA’s April General Membership meeting at the brand-new gym at our local elementary school. Meet Kearny’s new principal, Dan Kurtz. Hear from Farah Jimenez, a member of the School Reform…
Read More »Northern Liberties History Exhibit Open – Now through August!
“Northern Liberties: From World’s Workshop to Hipster Mecca and the People in Between” Philadelphia History Museum, 15 S. 7th St. (7th & Market) – through August 31 The transformations sweeping Northern Liberties during the past half century tell a…
Read More »Northern Liberties Front Street CleanUp in honor of Amber Long – Sat Apr 5
Join together with friends and neighbors to make Front Street in Northern Liberties cleaner and safer on Philly Spring Cleanup Day 2014! The cleanup will take place on…
Read More »Special NLNA March General Meeting – To Be Held At SEER Interactive – Thur Mar 27
7pm at 1028 N 3rd Street (right at Liberties Walk) We’re holding the NLNA’s March general membership meeting in the beautifully restored church auditorium of SEER Interactive, a national, Northern Liberties-based internet firm housed in the old…
Read More »Northern Liberties History Exhibition – Next Event: Readings & Film Screening about Northern Liberties – March 8
Northern Liberties in Words and Film Saturday, March 8, 2:00pm Featuring readings about Northern Liberties by Nathaniel Popkin Stephan Salisbury Elaine Krasnow Ellison Harry Kyriakodis Matt Ruben Plus a screening of the 30-minute film — Northern…
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